Hereford El Sch vs Upper Perkiomen MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hereford El Sch
Hereford · Public elementary · Grades K–3
504 students
Upper Perkiomen MS
Pennsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students
| Measure | Hereford El Sch Hereford, Pennsylvania | Upper Perkiomen MS Pennsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #747 of 1,627 | #187 of 521 |
| National rank | #16789 of 50,301 | #3929 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 504 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| city | Hereford | Pennsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Perkiomen MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 62.0).
- •Hereford El Sch does better on math proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Upper Perkiomen MS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Upper Perkiomen MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 49.8%).
- •Upper Perkiomen MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.6).
- •Upper Perkiomen MS is the larger school with 672 students compared with 504.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hereford El Sch better than Upper Perkiomen MS?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Perkiomen MS ranks higher (67.4 vs 62.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hereford El Sch and Upper Perkiomen MS?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Pennsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hereford El Sch: 504. Upper Perkiomen MS: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hereford El Sch and Upper Perkiomen MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hereford El Sch is 747th of 1,627 and Upper Perkiomen MS is 187th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).